LG M327 Instruction Manual

MFL70280801 (1.1) www.lg.com

Copyright ©2017 LG Electronics, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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About this user guide

Thank you for choosing this LG product. Please carefully read this
user guide before using the device for the first time to ensure safe
and proper use.

Ţ Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are

designed only for this device and may not be compatible with
other devices.

Ţ This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment

due to the touchscreen keyboard.

Ţ Descriptions are based on the device default settings.
Ţ Default apps on the device are subject to updates, and support for

these apps may be withdrawn without prior notice. If you have any
questions about an app provided with the device, please contact
an LG Service Center. For user-installed apps, please contact the
relevant service provider.

Ţ Modifying the device’s operating system or installing software

from unofficial sources may damage the device and lead to data
corruption or data loss. Such actions will violate your LG license
agreement and void your warranty.

Ţ Some content and illustrations may differ from your device,

depending on the area, service provider, software version, or OS
version, and are subject to change without prior notice.

Ţ Software, audio, wallpaper, images, and other media supplied with

your device are licensed for limited use. If you extract and use
these materials for commercial or other purposes, you may be
infringing copyright laws. As a user, you are fully responsible for
the illegal use of media.

Ţ Additional charges may incur for data services, such as messaging,

uploading, downloading, auto-syncing and location services. To
avoid additional charges, select a data plan suitable to your needs.
Contact your service provider to obtain additional details.

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Instructional notices

WARNING: Situations that could cause injury to the user and third

parties.

CAUTION: Situations that may cause minor injury or damage to the

device.

NOTE: Notices or additional information.

Notice from Cricket

Your phone is designed to make it easy for you to access a wide
variety of content. For your protection, we want you to be aware
that some applications that you enable may involve the location of
your phone being shared. For applications available through Cricket,
we offer privacy controls that let you decide how an application may
use the location of your phone and other phones on your account.
However, the Cricket privacy tools do not apply to applications
available outside of Cricket. Please review the terms and conditions
and the associated privacy policy for each location-based service
to learn how location information will be used and protected. In
addition, your Cricket phone may be used to access the internet and
to download, and/or purchase goods, applications, and services from
Cricket or elsewhere from third parties. Cricket provides tools for you
to control access to the Internet and certain Internet content. These
controls may not be available for certain devices which bypass Cricket
controls.

© 2017 Cricket Wireless LLC. All rights reserved. Cricket and the
Cricket logo are trademarks under license to Cricket Wireless LLC.

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Basic Functions

10 Product components and

accessories

11 Parts overview

13 Turning the power on or off

14 Installing the SIM card

16 Inserting the memory card

17 Removing the memory card

18 Charging the battery

20 Touch screen

23 Home screen

31 Screen lock

34 Memory card encryption

35 Taking screenshots

36 Entering text

41 Do not disturb

Table of contents

01

Custom-designed
Features

6 Multi-tasking feature

8 quick share

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03

Useful Apps

43 Installing and uninstalling

apps

44 Uninstalled apps

45 Phone

49 Messaging

50 Camera

57 Gallery

60 Email

61 Calendar

63 Clock

64 QuickMemo+

66 Calculator

66 Downloads

66 File Manager

67 FM Radio

67 Voice Recorder

68 Contacts

70 Music

71 Tasks

71 Google apps

04

Phone Settings

74 Settings

74 Networks

83 Sound & notification

84 Display

85 General

05

Appendix

94 Phone software update

96 FAQ

99 Anti-Theft Guide

100 More information

06

For Your Safety

07

LIMITED WARRANTY
STATEMENT

Custom-designed
Features

01

Custom-designed Features 6

Multi-tasking feature

Multi-Window

You can use two apps at the same time by separating the screen into
multiple windows.

While using an app, touch and hold

from the Home touch buttons,

then select an app from the recently-used apps list.

Ţ You can use two apps at the same time.
Ţ To stop the Multi-Window feature, touch and hold

.

Ţ The Multi-Window feature is not supported by some apps,

including downloaded apps.

Custom-designed Features 7

Overview screen

The Overview screen provides a preview of your recently-used apps.
To view the list of recently-used apps, tap

on the Home touch

buttons.

Ţ Touch and hold an app and drag it to the top of the screen to start

the app with the Multi-Window feature. You can also tap

at the

top of each app preview.

Custom-designed Features 8

quick share

You can share a photo or video to the app you want immediately
after taking it.

1

From the home screen, tap then take a photo or record a video.

2

Tap the app icon that appears on the screen to share it using that
app.
You can also swipe the icon towards the opposite direction to see
what other apps you can use to share your photos and videos.

quick share icon

Ţ The app displayed by the quick share icon may vary, depending

on the type and frequency of access to the apps installed on the
device.

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Basic Functions 10

Product components and
accessories

The following items are included with your device.

Ţ Device
Ţ Ejection pin
Ţ USB cable

Ţ Charger
Ţ Quick Start Guide

Ţ The items supplied with the device and any available accessories

may vary depending on the area and service provider.

Ţ Always use genuine LG Electronics accessories. Using accessories

made by other manufacturers may affect your device's call
performance or cause malfunctions. This may not be covered by
LG's repair service.

Ţ If any of these basic items are missing, contact the dealer from

which you purchased your device.

Ţ To purchase additional basic items, contact an LG Customer Service

Center.

Ţ To purchase optional items, contact an LG Customer Service Center

for available dealers.

Ţ Some items in the product box are subject to change without

notice.

Ţ The appearance and specifications of your device are subject to

change without notice.

Ţ Device specifications may vary depending on the area or service

provider.

Ţ Be sure to use authentic accessories provided by LG Electronics.

Using third-party accessories may damage the device or cause
malfunctions.

Ţ Remove the protective film on the camera lens if necessary.

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Parts overview

Earpiece

Touch screen

Proximity/Ambient
light sensor

Stereo headset jack

Microphone

Front camera lens

SIM/microSD card
tray

Flash

Rear camera lens

Charger/USB cable port

Flash

Speaker

Power/Lock key

Volume keys (+/-)

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Ţ Proximity/Ambient light sensor

-Proximity sensor: During a call, the proximity sensor turns off
the screen and disables touch functionality when the device is
in close proximity to the human body. It turns the screen back
on and enables touch functionality when the device is outside a
specific range.

- Ambient light sensor: The ambient light sensor analyzes the
ambient light intensity when the auto-brightness control mode
is turned on.

Ţ Volume keys

- Adjust the volume for ringtones, calls or notifications.

- While using the Camera, gently press a Volume key to take a
photo. To take continuous shots of photos, press and hold the
Volume key.

-Press the Volume Down (-) key twice to launch the Camera app
when the screen is locked or turned off. Press the Volume Up (+)
key twice to launch Capture+.

Ţ Power/Lock key

- Briefly press the key when you want to turn the screen on or off.

-Press and hold the key when you want to select a power control
option.

Ţ Some functions may be restricted for access, depending on the

device specifications.

Ţ Do not put heavy objects on the device or sit on it. Doing so may

damage the touch screen.

Ţ Screen-protective film or accessories may interfere with the

proximity sensor.

Ţ If your device is wet or is being used in a humid place, the touch

screen or buttons may not function properly.

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Turning the power on or off

Turning the power on

When the power is turned off, press and hold the Power/Lock key.

Ţ When the device is turned on for the first time, initial configuration

takes place. The first booting time for the smart phone may be
longer than usual.

Turning the power off

Press and hold the Power/Lock key, then select Power off.

Power control options

Press and hold the Power/Lock key, then select an option.

Ţ Power off: Turn off the device.
Ţ Restart: Restart the device.
Ţ Turn on Airplane mode: Block telecommunication-related

functions, including making phone calls, messaging and browsing
the Internet. Other functions remain available.

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Installing the SIM card

Insert the SIM card provided by the device service provider to start
using your device.

Ţ Be careful with the ejection pin since it has a sharp edge.
Ţ Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory

card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a
LG Service Centre to remove the memory card.

1

Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray.

2

Pull out the card tray.

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3

Put the SIM card on the card tray with the gold-colored contacts
facing downwards.

4

Insert the card tray back into the slot.

Ţ This device supports only Nano SIM cards.

Nano Micro Standard

Ţ For problem-free performance, it is recommended to use the phone

with the correct type of SIM card. Always use a factory-made SIM
card supplied by the service provider.

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Precautions when using the SIM card

Ţ Do not lose your SIM card. LG is not responsible for damage and

other issues caused by loss or transfer of a SIM card.

Ţ Be careful not to damage the SIM card when you insert or remove

it.

Inserting the memory card

The device supports up to a 2 TB microSD card. (Not included)
Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some
memory cards may not be compatible with your device.

Ţ It is recommended that you use a exFAT file system when using

external memory more than 32GB.

Ţ Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device.

If you use an incompatible card, it may damage the device or the
memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.

1

Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray.

2

Pull out the card tray.

3

Put the memory card on the card tray with the gold-colored
contacts facing downwards.

SIM card

Memory card (Optional)

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Ţ The memory card is an optional item and is sold separately.
Ţ Frequent writing and erasing of data may shorten the memory card

lifespan.

4

Insert the card tray back into the slot.

Removing the memory card

Unmount the memory card before removing it for safety.

1

From the home screen, tap Tools Settings General Storage

.

2

Insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray.

3

Pull out the card tray and remove the memory card.

Ţ Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring

or accessing information. This may cause data to be lost or
corrupted, or may damage the memory card or the device. LG is not
responsible for losses that result from the abuse or improper use of
memory cards, including the loss of data.

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Charging the battery

Before using the device, fully charge the battery. Connect one end of
the charging cable to the charger, insert the other end of the cable
into the cable port, and then plug the charger into a power socket.

Ţ When connecting a USB cable, make sure that the icon on the cable

faces up. Connecting the cable in the wrong way may damage the
device.

Ţ Make sure to use an LG-approved charger and charging cable.

Charging the battery with a third-party charger may cause the
battery to explode or may damage the device.

Ţ Using the device when it is charging may cause electric shock.

To use the device, stop charging it.

Ţ A charging adapter that supports fast charging is included with

the product. The fast charging feature may not function if a fast
charging adapter other than the genuine adapter provided with the
product is used.

The charger connector is located at the bottom of the device. Insert
the charger and plug it into a power outlet.

Ţ Your device has an internal rechargeable battery. For your safety, do

not remove the embedded battery.

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Precautions when using the device

Ţ Ensure that the inside of the device does not make contact with a

metallic object or water.

Ţ Make sure to use the USB cable provided; do not use third party

USB cables or chargers with your device. The LG limited warranty
does not cover the use of third party accessories.

Ţ Failure to follow the instructions in this guide and improper use

may damage the device.

Using the battery efficiently

Battery lifespan may decrease if you keep many apps and functions
running simultaneously and continuously.

Stop apps and functions from running in the background to increase
battery life.

To minimize battery consumption, follow these tips:

Ţ Turn off the Bluetooth®

or Wi-Fi network function when not using

them

.

Ţ Set the screen timeout to as short a time as possible.
Ţ Minimize the screen brightness.
Ţ Set a screen lock when the device is not in use.
Ţ Check the battery usage details and close any downloaded apps

that are draining the battery.

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Touch screen

You can familiarize yourself with how to control your device by using
touch screen gestures.

Tapping

Lightly tap with your fingertip to select or run an app or option.

Touching and holding

Touch and hold for several seconds to display a menu with available
options.

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Double-tapping

Tap twice quickly to zoom in or out on a web page or map.

Dragging

Touch an item, such as an app or widget, then move your finger to
another location in a controlled motion. You can use this gesture to
move an item.

Swiping

Touch the screen with your finger and move it quickly without
pausing. You can use this gesture to scroll through a list, a web page,
photos, screens, and more.

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Pinching and spreading

Pinch two fingers to zoom out such as on a photo or map. To zoom in,
spread your fingers apart.

Ţ Do not expose the touch screen to excessive physical shock. You

might damage the touch sensor.

Ţ A touch screen failure may occur if you use the device near a

magnetic, metallic or conductive material.

Ţ If you use the device under bright lights, such as direct sunlight,

the screen may not be visible, depending on your position. Use the
device in a shady location or a location with an ambient light that is
not too bright and bright enough to read books.

Ţ Do not press the screen with excessive force.
Ţ Gently tap with your fingertip on the option you want.
Ţ The touch control may not work properly if you tap while wearing a

glove or by using the tip of your fingernail.

Ţ Touch control may not work properly if the screen is moist or wet.
Ţ The touch screen may not function properly if a screen-protective

film or accessory purchased from a third party store is attached to
the device.

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Home screen

Home screen overview

The Home screen is the starting point for accessing various functions
and apps on your device. Tap

on any screen to directly go to the

Home screen.
You can manage all apps and widgets on the Home screen. Swipe the

screen left or right to view all installed apps at a glance.

Home screen layout

You can view all apps and organize widgets and folders on the Home
screen.

Status bar

Weather widget

Google search widget

Page icon

Home touch
buttons

Quick access area

Folder

Ţ The Home screen may vary, depending on the service provider or

software version.

Ţ Status bar: View status icons, the time and the battery level.
Ţ Weather widget: View the weather information and time for a

specific area.

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Ţ Google search widget: Perform a Google search by inputting

spoken or written keywords.

Ţ Folder: Create folders to group apps by your preferences.
Ţ Page icon: Display the total number of Home screen canvases.

Tap the desired page icon to go to the page you selected. The icon
reflecting the current canvas will be highlighted.

Ţ Quick access area: Fix main apps at the bottom of the screen so

that they can be accessed from any Home screen canvas.

Ţ Home touch buttons

-

: Return to the previous screen. Close the keypad or pop-up

windows.

-

: Tap to go to the Home screen. To launch Google search,

touch and hold.

-

: Tap to view a list of recently used apps or run an app from
the list. To delete all the recently used apps, tap CLEAR ALL. To
use two apps at the same time with the Multi-Window feature,
touch and hold the button while using an app.

Editing the Home touch buttons

You can rearrange the Home touch buttons or add frequently used
functions to the Home touch buttons area.

From the home screen, tap Tools

Settings Display Home touch

buttons

Button combination and customize the settings.

Ţ Several functions, including QSlide, Notification panel and

Capture+, are provided. A maximum of two items can be added.

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Status icons

When there is a notification for an unread message, calendar event
or alarm, the status bar displays the corresponding notification icon.
Check your device's status by viewing notification icons displayed on
the status bar.

No signal

Data is being transmitted over the network

Alarm is set

Vibrate mode is on

Bluetooth is on

Wi-Fi calling

Connected to a computer via USB

Battery level

Airplane mode is on

Missed calls

Wi-Fi is connected

Mute mode is on

GPS is on

Hotspot is on

No SIM card

Ţ Some of these icons may appear differently or may not appear at

all, depending on the device's status. Refer to the icons according to
the actual environment in which you are using the device.

Ţ Displayed icons may vary, depending on the area or service provider.

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Notifications panel

You can open the notifications panel by dragging the status bar
downward on the main screen.

Ţ To open the quick access icons list, drag the notifications panel

downwards or tap

.

Ţ To rearrange, add, or remove icons, tap EDIT.
Ţ If you touch and hold the icon, the settings screen for the

corresponding function appears.

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Switching the screen orientation

You can set the screen orientation to automatically switch according
to the device's physical orientation.

On the notification panel, tap Rotation from the quick access icon list.
From the home screen, you can also tap Tools

Settings Display

and activate Auto-rotate screen.

Editing the Home screen

On the Home screen, touch and hold on an empty space, then select
the desired action from below.

Ţ To rearrange the Home screen canvases, touch and hold on a

canvas, then drag it to a desired location.

Ţ To add a widget to the Home screen, touch and hold on a blank

area of the Home screen, then select Widgets.

Ţ To change a wallpaper, touch and hold on a blank area of the Home

screen, then select Wallpapers.

Ţ To configure the Home screen settings, touch and hold on a blank

area of the Home screen, then select Home screen settings. See

Home screen settings

for details.

Ţ To view or reinstall the uninstalled apps, touch and hold on a blank

area of the Home screen, then select Uninstalled apps.

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Viewing the background theme

You can view only the background image by hiding the apps and
widgets on the Home screen.

Spread two fingers apart on the Home screen.

Ţ To return to the original screen, which displays apps and widgets,

pinch your fingers on the Home screen or tap

.

Moving apps on the Home screen

On the Home screen, touch and hold an app, then drag it to a desired
location.

Ţ To keep frequently used apps at the bottom of the Home screen,

touch and hold an app, then drag it to the quick access area at the
bottom.

Ţ To remove an icon from the quick access area, drag the icon to the

Home screen.

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Using folders from the Home screen

Creating folders

On the Home screen, touch and hold an app, then drag it over
another app.

Ţ A new folder is created and the apps are added to the folder.

Editing folders

On the Home screen, tap a folder and do one of the following actions.

Ţ To edit the folder name and color, tap the folder name.
Ţ To add apps, touch and hold an app, then drag it over the folder

and release it.

Ţ To remove an app from the folder, touch and hold the app and drag

it to outside the folder. If there is only one app remaining in the
folder, the folder is removed automatically.

Ţ You can also add or remove apps after tapping

in the folder.

Home screen settings

You can customize Home screen settings.

1

From the home screen, tap Tools Settings Display Home
screen.

2

Customize the following settings:

Ţ Select Home: Select a Home screen mode.
Ţ Wallpaper: Change the Home screen background wallpaper.
Ţ Screen swipe effect: Select an effect to apply when the Home

screen canvas switches.

Ţ Sort apps by: Set how apps are sorted on the Home screen.
Ţ Grid: Change the app arrangement mode for the Home screen.
Ţ Hide apps: Select apps you want to hide from the Home screen.